Criminology and Sociology

Combine the two popular disciplines of criminology and sociology as you study some of the most contentious issues in contemporary life. this stimulating degree is jointly taught by the world-leading, research-active academics based in our prestigious law school and sociology department. our criminology and sociology degree tackles the problems of crime, deviance, victimization and social harm and encourages critical questions about important issues in our society more broadly. this is your chance to get to grips with the big issues affecting our society. you will analyse the social, cultural, political and economic contexts of crime and criminal justice, and take an in-depth look at the social circumstances of offending, policies regulating crime, and the social response to criminal activity.

Students will spend their third year working in a graduate-level placement role to gain valuable experience in an industry or sector that they might aspire to work in once they graduate. students will be supported during their placement by our careers and placements team who will provide ongoing distance-led support and learning resources. students will undertake a work-based learning module during their placement year which enables them to reflect on the value of their placement experience and to consider what impact it has on their future career plans.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Your degree could open doors to a job in the private, public or voluntary sectors. our graduates have gone on to roles with criminal justice agencies (the police, the national probation service, gsl uk), the home office, the department for health, social services, nhs trusts, charities and the youth offending service. a dedicated careers officer will be available to you, and you can access professional bodies and organisations through our links with them. undergraduate study can also lead to further study options, including our llm/ma criminology and criminal justice; msc criminology and social research methods; msc criminal justice and social research methods; or phd-level study. lancaster university is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, but that you also graduate with relevant life and work based skills. we are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in the lancaster award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability/career development, campus community and social development

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Lancaster University has partnerships with the following companies: